The American Beagler Forum

I will be there . Flying out from CA on Tuesday.

Instead of trying to explain it myself, here is an excerpt from Pat Hastings, one of my favorite and very-well known puppy evaluator and author on the matter. "Slipped hocks, or double jointed hocks, are a fairly common problem that can often be identified when a dog will not hold its rear in the st...

Lance wrote:from the pic.....something's definitely wrong with that dogs back legs

Not to be the bearer of bad news but... Can I suggest slipped hocks?

Agree with everything you wrote Chels. Also thanks for describing the stripping action :moon: :lol: I was trying to think of how to describe that but I got tired and felt like I had probably already given her enough info for one post ;) Your Marti is an exceptionally nice beagle...easy and fun to g...

^^ You pretty much covered everything Cindy ;) Though I do have to add in (from another perpective) that I do prefer to stop at the prosternum when I am clippering even when I have a deep chested beagle if they are also well-angled in the rear. My bitch, Marti is a clear example. She is balanced on ...

I agree. She is a very pretty girl and her pedigree just matches that.

... My (junior) friend actually has her full sister right now whom she is specialing

Congratulations Cindy! Looks like Joe is throwing some nice babies .... That girl has a LOT of reach!

Chelsea
Van-Mar

It's nice to see such a balanced and well-portioned dog that can still run a rabbit!

wvbill wrote:VAN-MAR Thanks for your post.

I totally agree that proper muscle development is crucial.

No problem, talking beagles is my passion!

Total: 17 - 5-7-(2-3)- 0 As far as AKC show entires. I got the total thing. I am assuming one is bitch the other is dog. Could not find what I was looking for on the AKC website. Bill You are semi right, lol. The total of dogs competeting is 17. The first number after that are the number of class d...

Though I am still fairly new to the breed, I do agree with Leah about matching angles. I have had many discussions on this topic with fellow breeders and friends and feel it is of high importance. Like Leah siad the dog must be balanced. A dog can be underangled, yet still be balanced. Balance is th...

Very cute Leah. I love the colored lip!

Honey Pot Hounds wrote:Hi Chels,
I read your interview in DIR last night. You are a girl after my own heart!
Cindy

Thank you Cindy. You are actually the seocnd person that has come up to me and said that after reading it. I am glad my message has gotten around!

Chelsea

Lure Coursing is a Sight Hound sport primarily.(Grey hounds, Saluki, Borzoi,Afghan,etc) a whte rag is tied to a pulley and wire system, That is then put into motion and the dogs chase. Think sight chase on a cottontail (LOL) many other breeeds also enjoy that game. Betsy Yes it is for sighthounds p...

Thanks everyone.

I have many mentors who I am grateful to for continually helping teach me everyday. I co-own a bitch with one of my mentors who happens to be one of my very best dog show friends now.

I have some plans in mind, and hope to acquire a bitch in about a year or so.

Happy Holidays!